Foundations that fund organizations in Mesquite, Nevada
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mesquite nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $4.4M to Mesquite organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mesquite around $8,000. 1 of these funders are based in Nevada; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mesquite
- $4.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in NV
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mesquite organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dixie & Anne Leavitt Family Foundation | Cedar City, UT | 1 | $3.5M | $3.5M | Preselected only | Government |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $874K | $874K | Preselected only | To contribute to charitable purposes. |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 7 | $30K | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Kathryn & Otto Wagner Charitable Fdn | Tampa, FL | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Win for Quinn Foundation | Draper, UT | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Charitable special purpose |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Mesquite, Nevada?
The Dixie & Anne Leavitt Family Foundation, Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust, Do It Best Foundation Inc, Kathryn & Otto Wagner Charitable Fdn, Win for Quinn Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Mesquite organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Mesquite. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.